Cpt Scarlet[Moderator - Cartier - WristScan]
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“I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” …
May 05, 2024,08:07 AM
Almost as much as the watch :
Good to see you have a very nice example of the original in your collection dear friend, congratulations ! The photos including the Randal knife and pistol are very good.
I’m still hunting the original but in the meantime I’m enjoying the SLA 003 ….
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Captain Williard: I have an special fondness for the Seiko reference…
By: Subexplorer : May 5th, 2024-00:52
… 6105 a.k.a. “Captain Williard” a nickname which was given by collectors after the film “Apocalypse Now” where the main character called Captain Williard, played by actor Martin Sheen is shown wearing this watch. Actually this reference 6105-8110 was a p...
Wow Bill !! That’s a wonderful example!!
By: Subexplorer : May 5th, 2024-02:49
To find one with box and papers and in such condition is like a sweet dream!! Glad to know we share the love for the 6105!! Thank you for sharing your watch in these great shots and the reference to the film! Have a nice weekend!! Best, Abel
Thank you my friend,
By: Juliusotto : May 5th, 2024-14:25
Indeed I love this piece of horological history,fantastic condition you find yours
“I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” …
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 5th, 2024-08:07
Almost as much as the watch : Good to see you have a very nice example of the original in your collection dear friend, congratulations ! The photos including the Randal knife and pistol are very good. I’m still hunting the original but in the meantime I’m...
Thank you Abel …
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 5th, 2024-14:17
The watch will always be iconic for featuring in the film … As will these ladies 😉 … ...
SEIKO WATCHES
By: vicunaman1 : May 5th, 2024-17:59
I REMEMBER SEIKO WATCHES WERE VERY POPULAR AND INEXPENSIVE IN VIETNAM. I NEVER HEARD OF THE BRAND BEFORE I ARRIVED IN THE 'GARDEN SPOT' AND NEVER OWNED ONE,....I WORE AN ACUTRON THERE 'TILL I LOST IT. D 1/502 101 AIRBORNE DIVISION, 68-69. STEVE
First of all, congratulations and a beautiful and historic timepiece
By: aperna : May 5th, 2024-22:53
I carried a Randall number 14 on a few trips to Alaska. One thing for sure I never worried that I was going to break the tip as for the 45 caliber ACP colt, this is my favorite side arm of all time I think we share some genetic material my dear friend all...
You always put so much thought into your posts!
By: KMII : May 9th, 2024-00:16
Amazing props for the shots and a great watch! While during the very long filming period the movie was jokingly referred to as ‘Apocalypse when?’ At the least we can be sure that had nothing to do with the watch 😁 And Seiko was an early example of broad m...